a large order from a customer for an agreed period of time
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A charge account established with selected vendors.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A long-term commitment to a supplier for material against which short-term releases will be generated to satisfy requirements. Often blanket orders cover only one item with predetermined delivery dates. Synonym: Blanket Order, Standing Order.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            a standing purchase order issued to vendor by the Director of Logistics and Support Services for goods that are purchased on a regular basis.